LUKE COLLINS, DIRECTOR OF SOCCER

Luke Collins is a highly experienced soccer professional with a strong background in coaching and scouting. A former Olympic Development Program (ODP) coach, he holds a USSF A License and has served as a scout for the U.S. Soccer Federation, identifying and developing top talent.

With over 25 years of coaching experience in Atlanta, Luke has dedicated his career to developing players by focusing on tactical awareness, technical skills, and character growth. His leadership and passion for the game continue to shape the next generation of athletes through innovative training programs and a commitment to long-term player development.

Luke is currently leading the transition of UFA Metro to ALBION SC Atlanta Metro, establishing a future-focused, competitive soccer environment for players, families, and coaches. His goal is to provide a structured pathway for success while fostering a culture of excellence both on and off the field.

Jon Akin is a consultant for Major League Soccer (MLS) as a professional match evaluator. He also works with the U.S. Soccer Federation as a national team scout and Development Academy evaluator.

Akin holds the U.S. Soccer “A” coaching license, the NSCAA “Premier” license (in which he received the highest rating with a “Distinguished Pass”), and the U.S. Soccer National “Youth” license. 

Education | Personal

Akin grew up in Pensacola, Florida, where he attended Pensacola Catholic High School. In 1995, he attended Saint Leo University as a freshman. Akin was named All-Conference first team and All-South. In 1996, he scored 28 goals and had 16 assists to lead the nation in scoring. He was All-American, All-South, and the Sunshine State Conference player of the year. In 1997, Akin was All-American first team, All-South, and All-Sunshine State Conference. In 1998, he ended his career at Saint Leo finishing second all-time in career goals with 61 and first in assists with 45. In 1998, he spent three months with Independiente of the Argentinian First Division.

In 1999, Akin was drafted by the Charleston Battery in the first round of the A-League draft. In 2000, he played in all 32 games for the Battery, who lost in the second round of the playoffs to the eventual-champion Rochester Raging Rhinos. During the 2000 offseason, Akin played with Kilkenny City of the Irish Premier League.

In 2001, Akin played 26 games for the Battery before losing to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the playoffs. He began the 2002 season with the Charleston Battery before being traded to the Atlanta Silverbacks, where he played 20 games.

Akin joined Oglethorpe’s staff as head coach shortly after finishing his playing career 

November 1, 2023- Named SAA Coach of the Year for the seventh time